Glossary term
Manufacture licensing
A licensing agreement that grants a manufacturer the right to use a patented technology in the factory, typically including access to proprietary machinery, materials and technical packs.
Definition
Manufacture licensing is the most common form of technology transfer in specialised apparel construction.
Terms vary across exclusive/non-exclusive, category-scoped and geographic dimensions.
Why it matters to DSEAMS
DSEAMS' Manufacture Licensing grants access to proprietary machinery designs, technical packs, training, and raw materials and adhesives supply.
Related terms
- Sales & Marketing licensingA licensing agreement that grants a brand the right to commercialise a technology under its own or the technology's co-branded identity — typically on exclusive or non-exclusive terms.
- R&D licensingA licensing agreement that grants an R&D partner direct access to a technology and its core suppliers for a defined application and commercialisation window.